Redefining What It Means to Care.

At Hope & Healing Clinical Research, we bring innovation and compassion together to create a future where every patient has access to cutting-edge treatments, close to home.

Mission

At Hope & Healing Clinical Research, our mission is to deliver hope and healing to every patient, ensuring they feel supported, seen, and empowered through research that changes lives.

Vision

To become a leading regional research hub known for integrity, inclusivity, and impact, transforming the future of medicine by blending world-class science with deeply personal care.

Hope & Healing Clinical Research was founded on a simple belief: that every patient deserves the best care, the best options, and the best chance.

Led by Dr. Srilata Gundala (Dr. G) and a team of experienced investigators, HHCR bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and compassionate patient care. From oncology to emerging therapeutic areas like pulmonology, cardiology, and internal medicine, our work continues to expand — bringing clinical trials into the heart of local communities.

“Research isn’t just about discovering new treatments — it’s about ensuring every patient feels supported, seen, and given every possible path toward healing.”

— Dr. G,
Founder | Board Certified Oncologist | Principal Investigator

Providers

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    Srilata Gundala, MD

    Founder
    Oncologist & Hematologist
    Principal Investigator, Clinical Trials

    Meet Dr. Gundala
  • An elderly female doctor with short blonde hair wearing a light gray coat and a stethoscope around her neck, standing against a plain white background.

    Ellen Gustafson, MD

    Oncologist & Hematologist
    Sub-Investigator, Clinical Trials

    Meet Dr. Gustafson
  • A smiling male doctor in a blue suit with a stethoscope around his neck, wearing a shirt and tie, against a plain white background.

    Matthew Toman, NP

    Advanced Practice Provider
    Sub-Investigator, Clinical Trials

    Meet Matt
  • A smiling male doctor in a grey suit, wearing a shirt and tie, against a plain white background.

    Anuj Jain, MD

    Family Medicine
    Research-Ready Investigator

    Meet Dr. Jain
  • A smiling male doctor in a black suit, wearing a shirt and tie, against a plain white background.

    Manohar Jethani, MD

    Family & Emergency Medicine
    Principal, Sub-Investigator, Clinical Trials

    Meet Dr. Jethani
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    Hong S. Lee, MD

    Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
    Clinical Investigator

    Meet Dr. Lee
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    Sana Meah, DO

    Endocrinology
    Principal, Sub-Investigator, Clinical Trials

    Meet Dr. Meah
  • A smiling male doctor in a blue suit, wearing a shirt and tie, against a plain white background.

    Veena Prabhu, MD

    Internal Medicine
    Research-Focused Physician

    Meet Dr. Prabhu
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    Prabhu Shivalingappa, MD

    Internal Medicine
    Research-Ready Primary Care Investigator

    Meet Dr. Shivalingappa

Research Staff

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    Saira Sidat

    Chief Operations Officer

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    Ava Baftirovska

    Clinical Research Manager

  • A smiling man with short blond hair and a beard, wearing navy medical scrubs and a name tag that reads 'Sean Horan, Pharmacy Technician.'

    Sean Horan

    Pharmacy Technician Manager

  • A woman with curly blonde hair, wearing pink glasses, a white medical coat, and a pink sweater smiling at the camera against a white background.

    Anna Najder

    Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

  • A woman with long dark hair wearing a white lab coat and a striped shirt, smiling at the camera, with a neutral background.

    Divya Mudavath

    Clinical Research Coordinator

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    Emmanuel Agyakya

    Pharmacy Technician

  • A woman with shoulder-length black hair and glasses, wearing a white button-up shirt, smiling against a plain white background.

    Thao Tran

    Finance Assistant

Clinical Staff

  • A woman in blue scrubs with a name tag reading 'Sophia Rosado' and a cross necklace standing against a white background.

    Sophia Rosado

    Office Manager

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    Amparo Ramos

    Lead CMA

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    Claudia Ceja

    Medical Receptionist

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    Ivetth Mendoza

    Lead CMA

  • A smiling woman with blonde hair, glasses, and a black uniform with 'Hope and Healing Care' embroidered on it, against a plain white background.

    Louise Horan

    RN-BSN

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    Michelle Rosado

    CMA

  • A mature African American woman with short, curly gray hair wearing blue medical scrubs and a silver necklace with a maple leaf pendant, smiling softly at the camera.

    Rhonda Abdullah

    RN-BSN

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    Tianna Gabor

    Medical Receptionist

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    Yaritza Mendoza

    RN-BSN

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    Patients

    Walk beside a supportive team offering clarity, hope, and access to advanced care options throughout your journey.

    Explore Clinical Trials
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    Sponsors & CROs

    Partner with a trusted research site delivering quality data, efficient startup timelines, and engaged patient care.

    Partner With Us
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    Providers

    Support your patients with meaningful trial access while preserving continuity of care at every stage of treatment.

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